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These shells appear to have been dyed which in turn suggests that they are a part of the 'Hobart Necklace' story. Thus far with the dyed – apparently dyed? – shells discovered online the quality of the dye process seems to vary considerably. The sure fire method of determining whether or not a necklace has be dyed is that threading will also be dyed.That is not the case with "broken necklace" here but that is hardly surprising given that these necklaces are likely to have been restrung many times. The Mawle Report refers to these necklaces being dyed in some cases. Mawle also talks about the variety of quality in shells which in turn suggests that those with 'less disable colouration' were dyed.
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